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MHP Visits DEM Party Amidst Contentious Statements on Imprisoned Öcalan
A delegation from the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) visited the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM) for a Ramadan Bayram holiday greeting. The visit was marked by DEM Party's call for recognition of imprisoned Abdullah Öcalan's role in current events and the release of political prisoners.
A delegation from the MHP, including Deputy Chairman Sadir Durmaz, visited the DEM Party headquarters to celebrate Ramadan Bayram. DEM Party Co-Chair Öztürk Türkdoğan used the opportunity to wish the MHP delegation well for the holiday. Türkdoğan also acknowledged Nevroz, and expressed hopes for blessings for all peoples. However, Türkdoğan also stated, "We expect the role of Mr. Öcalan, who is the most important actor and main addressee of this process, to be acknowledged in this process." Türkdoğan added that Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yüksekdağ should be released and those involved in the Gezi Park protests, particularly mayors like Ekrem İmamoğlu, should be tried without detention.
Key Facts
- The MHP delegation's visit to the DEM Party was for a Ramadan Bayram holiday greeting.
- Öztürk Türkdoğan of the DEM Party called for recognition of Abdullah Öcalan's role.
- Türkdoğan stated that Öcalan is the "most important actor" in the present situation.
- Türkdoğan also called for the release of Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yüksekdağ.
- He suggested those involved in Gezi Park protests be tried without detention.
- The MHP delegation included Sadir Durmaz, Esma Özdaşlı, and Şahin Kartal.
- The DEM Party welcomed the MHP delegation with Öztürk Türkdoğan, Ali Bozan, and Zeyno Bayramoğlu.
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- Haberler.com — The MHP's holiday visit was overshadowed by DEM's message to Ã-calan.